| 释义 |
keep something down1Cause something to remain at a low level: the population of aphids is normally kept down by other animals...- They had kept the noise down to an acceptable level.
- Like all the other high street retailers it was striving to cut costs to keep prices down and remain competitive.
- They want flexible design, but staff costs kept down.
2Retain food or drink in one’s stomach without vomiting: all I could keep down was water...- Mild nausea and occasional vomiting aren't a threat to your baby's health as long as you're able to keep some food down and drink plenty of fluids.
- He was thirsty, but couldn't keep the water down after he drank it.
- I can feel his upper body tense up as he's fighting to keep the food down, and pass him a glass of water.
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